Postcode L23 4AF is located in a major urban area, within the Manor ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Hightown & Thornton area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hightown & Thornton is £51,084 per year. The nearest station is Blundellsands and Crosby, about 1.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Hightown & Thornton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,216 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Hightown & Thornton has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hightown & Thornton is £51,084 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 223 ft away from L23 4AF.
Hightown & Thornton near L23 4AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blundellsands and Crosby located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £262 per square foot) in Manor area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,407,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £442,500 | £294 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £278,014 | £264 |
| Terraced | 20 | £190,000 | £223 |
| Flats | 6 | £120,000 | £197 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £249,500 | £115,000 | £180,000 | £131,000 |
| 2017 | £340,000 | £115,000 | £205,000 | £151,000 |
| 2018 | £265,000 | £110,500 | £190,000 | £130,000 |
| 2019 | £333,250 | £120,000 | £210,000 | £151,500 |
| 2020 | £310,000 | £150,000 | £220,000 | £147,250 |
| 2021 | £330,250 | £70,000 | £240,000 | £181,375 |
| 2022 | £347,000 | £140,000 | £271,000 | £205,000 |
| 2023 | £312,000 | £147,500 | £251,875 | £188,000 |
| 2024 | £421,125 | £180,000 | £271,375 | £205,000 |
| 2025 | £430,000 | £127,750 | £280,000 | £190,950 |
| 2026 | £705,000 | £138,500 | £265,000 | £190,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £203 | £146 | £181 | £148 |
| 2017 | £201 | £148 | £175 | £134 |
| 2018 | £207 | £141 | £189 | £143 |
| 2019 | £245 | £167 | £197 | £171 |
| 2020 | £231 | £202 | £211 | £171 |
| 2021 | £259 | £148 | £232 | £207 |
| 2022 | £278 | £175 | £256 | £248 |
| 2023 | £292 | £203 | £254 | £219 |
| 2024 | £296 | £257 | £252 | £255 |
| 2025 | £304 | £203 | £259 | £229 |
| 2026 | £286 | £181 | £273 | £260 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L23 4AF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2025 | 18, Stock Close, Liverpool, L23 4AF | Terraced | Leasehold | £87,500 | |
| 07 Feb 2025 | 12, Stock Close, Liverpool, L23 4AF | Detached | Freehold | £514,995 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 7, Torentun Close, Liverpool, L23 4AG | Detached | Freehold | £474,995 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 8, Torentun Close, Liverpool, L23 4AG | Detached | Freehold | £383,995 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 23, Torentun Close, Liverpool, L23 4AG | Terraced | Freehold | £215,725 |
In the L23 4AF postcode area, located within Hightown & Thornton, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L23 4AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 23 Edge Lane, Liverpool, L23 4TE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 201 Moor Lane, Liverpool, L23 4TW | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Sefton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L23 4AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dominic James McNabb
Manor - Elected 2 May 2024
Bill Esterson
Sefton Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L23 4AF records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around L23 4AF in Hightown & Thornton is £280,000 (about £262 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to L23 4AF, including Holy Family Catholic High School (Good), Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit (Outstanding) and St William of York Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
L23 4AF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,216 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Sefton Central covering L23 4AF is Bill Esterson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dominic James McNabb (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.